Abstract: A field management machine includes a rack, a driver, a transmission, traveling wheels, a cutter, and a gear shift lever. A first shift fork controls gear shift of the cutter. A second shift fork controls gear shift of the traveling wheels. The gear shift lever includes a traveling gear shift lever and a cutter gear shift lever. The cutter gear shift lever is connected to the first shift fork. The traveling gear shift lever is connected to the second shift fork. The field management machine includes a trigger rod between the cutter gear shift lever and the traveling gear shift lever. The trigger rod is connected to the cutter gear shift lever or the traveling gear shift lever. The traveling gear shift lever pushes the trigger rod when the traveling gear shift lever is switched to a reverse gear to shift the cutter gear shift to a neutral gear.

Abstract: An adjustable frame assembly of a planter includes a main frame, a first frame member movably coupled to the main frame, and a drive mechanism operably coupled between the main frame and the first frame member for moving the first frame member along the first axis relative to the main frame. The first frame member is laterally movable along a first axis which is perpendicular to a direction of travel of the planter. The frame assembly also includes a first arm having a first end and a second end, the first end being coupled to the main frame and the second end being coupled to a first row unit. A second arm is provided having a first end and a second end, where the first end is coupled to the first frame member and the second end is coupled to the first row unit.

Abstract: A gauge arm (and concomitant method of retrofitting an existing gauge arm) comprising an arm portion, a receptacle portion for receiving two or more sealed bearings, and two or more sealed bearings inserted into the receptacle portion. The receptacle portion is smooth bore, with the sealed bearings being press fit into same. The sealed bearings can be of different dimensions, such as one being a gauge wheel and closing wheel bearing, and one a round bore grain drill bearing. The receptacle portion then comprises a stop within the bore thereof.

Abstract: A soil measure, such as a soil cone index, and a vehicle index indicating the amount of force the vehicle exerts on the ground as it travels over the ground, are obtained and compared to identify a soil damage score. The soil damage score can be mapped over a field and an agricultural vehicle can be controlled based upon the soil damage score.

Abstract: A seed meter assembly comprising a main body assembly comprising, a pivot mounting point, a first meter half shell, a seed hopper, and two snap-in attachments. The meter assembly also including a meter cover assembly comprising a second meter half shell and a seed disc, wherein the meter cover assembly and the main body assembly are configured to be fitted together. The meter assembly also including a support structure configured to be attached to the two snap-in attachments to support the weight of the meter assembly and maintaining access to the meter assembly.

Abstract: A load cell adaptor having a first side for facing a row unit and including at least one contact pad engaged with the row unit, a second side comprising a seat, the seat shaped to be engaged with a load cell, and an opening shaped for engagement with a bolt. the load cell adaptor configured to provide a structure for precise use of a load cell on a traditional row unit.

Abstract: A seeding device for depositing seeds in a soil material, comprising: (i) a frame detachably mounted to a support structure of a moveable gantry, (ii) a plurality of discs rotatably mounted about a shaft of the frame and configured to be vertically lowered into the soil at a predefined depth relative to the ground plane, and, (iii) a seed deposition system mounted to the frame configured to dispense seeds into a plurality of seeding tubes. Each seeding tube is aligned with, and disposed downstream from, a respective one of the plurality of discs such that as the frame traverses over the soil by displacement of flue moveable gantry, grooves are produced in the soil by the plurality of discs, and seeds are deposited into each groove by the seeding tubes of the seed deposition system.

Abstract: An outdoor power equipment with steering and/or speed controlled via foot-based inputs is discussed. One example embodiment is an outdoor power equipment, comprising: a frame; a plurality of drive elements coupled to the frame; a prime mover configured to provide power to the plurality of drive elements; one or more controls configured to receive foot-based inputs from an operator of the outdoor power equipment; and a control system configured to control a steering and a speed of the outdoor power equipment based on the foot-based inputs. Various foot-based embodiments and control systems can be employed based on the embodiment.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, provided is a method for controlling a system comprising a lawn mower robot, the method comprising: a boundary setting driving step wherein the lawn mower robot drives in order to set a boundary of a target work area in which at least three anchors are installed on the boundary thereof; a shadow area determination step wherein, in the boundary setting driving step, the lawn mower robot receives a signal from the anchors and sets, as a shadow area, an area where the signal cuts off; a driving ending step wherein when the lawn mower robot returns to an initial position, the boundary setting driving step is ended, and driving information received from the anchors is stored; an information transmission step for transmitting, to a simulator, the driving information and information on the shadow area and the target work area; an obstacle map generation step for generating, by the simulator, an obstacle map on the basis of the shadow area of each anchor; a screen output step wherein the

Abstract: A first in-situ sensor detects a characteristic value as a mobile machine operates at a worksite. A second in-situ sensor detects a material dynamics characteristic value as the mobile machine operates at the worksite. A predictive model generator generates a predictive model that models a relationship between the characteristic and the materials dynamics characteristic based on the characteristic value detected by the first in-situ sensor and the material dynamics characteristic value detected by the second in-situ sensor. The predictive model can be output and used in automated machine control.

Abstract: A self-propelled forage harvester is disclosed that includes a blade sharpening and shear bar adjusting device, a monitoring device configured to cyclically generate information on the state of the cutterhead chopping glades and the distance of the shear bar to the cutting edge, and a control unit. The control unit evaluates the information provided by the monitoring device about the state of wear of the chopping blades and the distance, compares it with a limit value for the state of wear and/or the distance, where the limit value forms a lower limit for an optimum range to be maintained by the blade sharpening and shear bar adjusting device, of the instantaneous cutting sharpness of the chopping blades or of the distance and, when the limit value is reached, automatically triggers a sharpening process and/or of a shear bar adjustment by the blade sharpening and shear bar adjusting device.

Abstract: A method, using an autonomous, unmanned device and a control device, includes the steps of automatically harvesting feed crop in a part of a crop field by means of the autonomous, unmanned device; automatically loading the harvested feed crop directly into a storage space provided on the autonomous, unmanned device without said harvested feed crop contacting the soil; choosing a destination location from a feeding location and a stationary crop processing location; automatically transporting the harvested feed crop from the crop field to the chosen destination location by means of the autonomous, unmanned device; and automatically unloading harvested feed from the storage space of the autonomous, unmanned device at the chosen destination location.

Abstract: A shaking device for shaking a plant to harvest fruit carried by the plant. The shaking device includes a connecting frame for connecting the shaking device to a harvesting apparatus, a carrier for a shaker unit, displaceable in an oscillating manner, and a shaker unit connected to the carrier to engage with branches of the plant in order to shake the plant. The shaking device also includes a first mass driven by a first motor and a second mass driven by a second motor, and a transmission between the first and the second motor to couple the rotation of the first and the second motor. The first and the second motor are connected to the carrier, and the first and the second mass are eccentrically mounted on a respective axis of rotation to cause and transmit an oscillating movement upon rotation thereof. A harvesting apparatus including such a shaking device.

Abstract: A draper belt assembly for an agricultural harvester header (100) comprising an endless draper belt (120) that includes an outer surface (322) and an inner surface (324) opposite the outer surface. The draper belt further includes elongated members (326) each extending from the outer surface and having a lateral face (328) substantially facing a longitudinal midline (ML) of the endless draper belt. The draper belt assembly additionally comprises a drive mechanism (332) operatively engaged with the endless draper belt. The lateral faces of the elongated members act as shelves that inhibit sliding of grain and other crop material from the bottom of the belt, thereby reducing plugging at the bottom of the belt adjacent the cutter bar and floor sheets. In addition, the elongated members more evenly distribute grain and other crop material across the width of the belt.

Abstract: An electric riding lawn mower includes a seat for a user to ride, a main frame to support the seat, a power output assembly including a mowing element to output power to realize mowing function and a first motor to drive the mowing element, a walking assembly to at least drive the electric riding lawn mower to travel in the direction of a first straight line on the ground and a second motor to drive the walking assembly, and a power supply device to power the electric riding lawn mower with a first battery pack, which includes a first battery pack housing and a plurality of battery cells disposed therein. The power supply device is mounted to the main frame. At least one of the first battery packs of the power supply device forms a pluggable connection with the main frame. The battery cells are lithium batteries.

Abstract: A mower includes: driving devices respectively provided on a right side and a left side of the mower and configured to be driven independently; and one or more processors configured to: estimate a gradient of a slope on a travel path; and drive the driving devices with different driving forces on the right side and the left side based on the estimated gradient such that the mower does not slip down the slope when the mower travels in a direction crossing the slope.

Abstract: The disclosure provided herein is directed to an agricultural products cleaning machine for cleaning agricultural products, such as grains in general, whereby the agricultural products are thrown against a sieve system with curved sieves in the shape of a volute by a grain transport and elevation system or bucket elevator. When thrown, the agricultural products move along as a spiral curtain which collides with the curved surface of the sieve, promoting the separation of agricultural products from impurities.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved throughput in cotton baling machines by utilizing an electronically actuated apparatus for reliably, efficiently and precisely moving a chute frame into and out of position adjacent to a compressed cotton bale. Embodiments of the invention may include an electronic actuator that may be operated using a programmable logic control (PLC), and a control shaft having at least three distinct stops corresponding to raised, lowered and intermediate positions of the chute frame. Embodiments of the invention may be used to replace existing pneumatic apparatus, and may include an adapter for installing an electronic actuator to the mounts of the replaced pneumatic piston.

Abstract: A belt baler (1) comprising a chassis (5) supported on ground engaging wheels (6) comprises a housing (3) having a first part (8) and a second part (10) housing belts (20) defining a variable diameter bale chamber (25). The second part (10) is pivotally coupled to the first part (8) about a pivot axis (14) and is pivotal from a closed state for forming a bale and an open state for discharge of a bale from the bale chamber (25). A pair of retaining devices (39) comprising latches (40) on respective opposite sides of the first part (8) are engageable with corresponding latch pins (45) on respective opposite sides of the second part (10) for retaining the second part (10) in the closed state.

Abstract: Described is a method for vegetative propagation of plants by exposing a plant material to an oxytocin solution and/or a variant and/or derivative thereof.

Abstract: A hydroponics lighting system includes a plurality of hydroponics pans. The system includes multiple light sources, each of the multiple light sources being attached to the exterior surface of at least one of the plurality of hydroponics pans and individual light sources emitting different wavelengths of light and a controller configured to individually adjust one or more of light intensity or wavelength output for each of the multiple light sources over time.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a plant growth and support module comprising (a) a backing (1), (b) a hydroponic substrate (8), wherein said hydroponic substrate (8) comprises an array of holes (9) for receiving a plant and/or a growth medium, (c) an irrigation layer, wherein said irrigation layer comprises a capillary material, and (d) a front (2), wherein said front (2) is connected to said backing (1), enclosing the hydroponic substrate (8) and the irrigation layer, said front (2) comprising an array of openings (4), said array of openings (4) are aligned with the holes of the hydroponic substrate (8), and wherein both the backing (1) and the front (2) comprise glass fibers, and which backing (1) and said front (2) are interconnected by means of an infusible stitching (3). Further aspects of the invention relate to a kit of at least two plant growth and support modules, a green wall, and a method of manufacturing a green wall.

Abstract: A mass indoor production of vegetation system maintains a train in a stationary position on a rail system inside an indoor enclosure during a growing period of vegetation. The train has a plurality of plant-pots interconnected by a plurality of push-pull bars. Each of the plant-pots contains at least one plant. The train of the plant-pots may be moved on the rail system in either direction by pushing or pulling the plurality of push-pull bars. The plurality of plant-pots may be pulled out of the indoor enclosure during a time of harvesting the plant.

Abstract: A plant tray may include multiple plant cells. The plant cells may suspend the plants above a nutrient solution, creating an air gap between the plants and the nutrients. Roots may grow in the air gap. Walls may surround the air gap, in order to prevent or reduce air pruning of the roots. The climate of the air gap or air gaps may be controlled and modified independent of the surrounding climate. Some embodiments may use an inserted disk or plate to separate the plants or plant substrate from the air gap, while others may implement a cup or hourglass shaped cells with a chokepoint. Each disk, cup, or hourglass shaped cell may be configured such that the roots of the plant pass through to the air gap while supporting or securing the plant substrate above the air gap.

Abstract: A plant growth adjustment device removably connected to at least a portion of a plant, the plant growth adjustment device including a main body to receive the plant thereon and adjust a shape of the plant, a rear wall perpendicularly disposed away from at least a portion of the main body with respect to a first direction to extend away from the main body, and a plurality of front ridges perpendicularly disposed away from at least a portion of the main body with respect to the first direction to extend away from the main body, such that the rear wall and the plurality of front ridges surround a branch of the plant therebetween.

Abstract: An assembly of plant clips for connecting plant stems to elongate supports, like rods or wires, each plant clip includes a clip body delimiting a holding space for taking in and holding the plant stem and elongate support, where free ends of each clip body form inwardly directed hook-shaped legs that together delimit an insertion opening for the plant stem and elongate support to enter into the holding space. The clip bodies together form a strip of integrally connected substantially flat plant clips.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an integrated regulation and control device and method for light, heat and water in a greenhouse, and a greenhouse. The regulation and control device includes a shading and condensing plate arranged at a top of a chamber of a greenhouse; a cavity is formed in the shading and condensing plate; the shading and condensing plate is further provided with a water inlet and a water outlet which are communicated to the cavity; the regulation and control device further includes an energy supply system and a heat dissipation device; the energy supply system can inject a cold source into the cavity through the water inlet; the energy supply system can also transport a heat source to the heat dissipation device; the heat dissipation device can dissipate heat of the heat source into the greenhouse.

Abstract: An automated feeding system for plants is disclosed. The automated feed system comprises one or more plant housings which contain plants. The plant housings are coupled to a fill line an air line. A first pump coupled to a reservoir containing feed solution may pump feed solution to the file line, which transports the feed solution to the plant housing. A second pump pumps air into the air line, which is coupled to air stones located within the plant housing and configured to increase the volumetric pressure within the plant housing. The automated feed system further comprises a controller which is communicatively coupled to, and controls, the first pump and the second pump.

Abstract: An automatic vertical farming system including: vertical supports adapted to accommodate a plurality of tray-receptacles in a vertically-stacked arrangement showing a plurality of tray positions, the tray-receptacles each being adapted for farming plants in a soilless growing environment, wherein the vertical supports provide a tray position being an irrigation station for the tray-receptacles, and a tray-receptacle transport device arranged and adapted to move the tray receptacles along the vertical supports between different tray positions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Capsicum annuum plant comprising an introgression fragment on chromosome 8 comprising Quantitative Trait Locus QTL8, wherein said QTL8 confers an improved resistance to Frankliniella occidentalis. The present invention further relates to a seed produced by the plant according to the present invention, a seed from which a plant according to present invention can be grown, a fruit produced by a plant according to the present invention and a part of a plant according to the present invention. The present invention further relates to a method of identifying and/or selecting a plant or plant part according to the present invention. The present invention further relates to a method for producing a Capsicum annuum plant having the improved resistance to Frankliniella occidentalis according to the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-IC3284 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-IC3284 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-IC3284 RZ.

Abstract: A rice cultivar designated FRC-23 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar FRC-23, to the plants of rice FRC-23, and to methods for producing a rice plant by crossing cultivar FRC-23 with itself or another rice variety. The invention further relates to methods for producing a rice plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by those methods. This invention also relates to rice cultivars derived from rice cultivar FRC-23, to methods for producing other rice cultivars derived from rice cultivar FRC-23, and to the rice plants derived from the use of those methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 19R311B3TXF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 19R311B3TXF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 19R311B3TXF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 19R311B3TXF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 19R314B3TXF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 19R314B3TXF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 19R314B3TXF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 19R314B3TXF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R828B3TXF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R828B3TXF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R828B3TXF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R828B3TXF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 19R243B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 19R243B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 19R243B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 19R243B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 19R316B3TXF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 19R316B3TXF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 19R316B3TXF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 19R316B3TXF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 19R239B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 19R239B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 19R239B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 19R239B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 19R114B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 19R114B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 19R114B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 19R114B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R821B3TXF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R821B3TXF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R821B3TXF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R821B3TXF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R914XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R914XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R914XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R914XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R750B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R750B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R750B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R750B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R742B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R742B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R742B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R742B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 19R331B3TXF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 19R331B3TXF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 19R331B3TXF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 19R331B3TXF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPS0897, pepper line SMR-E718-0959, and pepper line SMO-E718-0956. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPS0897, pepper line SMR-E718-0959, and pepper line SMO-E718-0956 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPS0897, pepper line SMR-E718-0959, and pepper line SMO-E718-0956 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A pet carrying backpack is disclosed herein. The pet carrying backpack includes a backpack body having a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, a right-side panel, and a left-side panel that collectively form a pocket for a pet to sit in. Shoulder straps are connected to and extend from the front panel to allow a person to carry the pet carrying backpack on their torso. A protrusion extends from a top side of the rear panel that supports the upper body of a pet. A left and a right strap extend from such protrusion, each strap having a securing mechanism such as a buckle connected on one end. The left strap wraps over a pet's left shoulder, and the right strap wraps over a pet's right shoulder, both straps connecting to a set of receptacles of a securing mechanism located on or extended from the front panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of animal garments. More specifically, the present invention relates to an animal bodysuit or garment having a central portion, leg and tail portions, hood and at least one boot. The bodysuit or covering is designed to be worn on the body of an animal to collect any hair or pet dander shed by the animal by covering the head, tail, and legs of the animal. The covering also has at least one boot that can be worn on the feet or paws of the animal. The bodysuit or covering has at least one pocket. In addition, the bodysuit, garment or covering may have a pocket or flap below the tail and on the underside of the bodysuit to allow the animal to defecate and/or urinate while wearing the bodysuit.

Abstract: A pet vest is provided, including a vest body, and the vest body includes a neck part, a back part, an abdomen part, and two leg parts. The vest body is provided with rivets, the back part of the vest body is provided with a zipper, the back part of the vest body is detachably connected with a back strap with spikes, the neck part of the vest body is detachably connected with a neck strap with spikes, and the neck part of the vest body is fixed with two D-shaped threading loops, and reflective strips are fixed on both sides of the abdomen part of the vest body. The present disclosure can protect pets from other aggressive dogs. Rivets help reduce daily wear and tear. Threading loops make walking the dog easier. Reflective strips can make pets clearly visible at night or in dark days.

Abstract: A pet treat holder having a flexible outer housing with a center opening. A channel is disposed through a thickness of the flexible outer housing and radially bisects the center opening. An inner sleeve is fixed within the channel. A threaded fastener is movably disposed within the inner sleeve and adapted to be moved in a forward and reverse directions. When the threaded fastener is moved forward through the inner sleeve by twisting in a first direction, an end of the fastener secures and restricts movement of an object. The object is tightly held under compression between the fastener and the flexible outer housing. When the threaded fastener is moved in reverse through the inner sleeve by twisting in a second direction, the end of the fastener is moved away from and releases the object being tightly held under compression between the fastener and the flexible outer housing.

Abstract: An apparatus, systems, and methods of providing enrichment to poultry during raising or maintaining of the poultry. One or more light sources project beams to generate laser spots at and around the poultry. A control regimen moves the light spots relative the poultry in generally random fashion during timed sessions for each given time period (e.g. each day). The spot movement is designed to promote benefits to poultry and producer in correlation to experimental data related to animal welfare, health, and commercial value.